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Chicago Food Poisoning

In Chicago, Illinois, it's estimated that over 300 thousand suffer from food poisoning annually. McDonald's and Chipotle Mexican Grill are the most frequently mentioned brand names, and the most commonly mentioned product is chicken.

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Tortas Frontera (t5/m12), 11601 W Touhy Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 9, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 12-- observed stained cutting boards in the rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean… See more

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Ate salsa there pored on my food .noticed it had white bubbles on side and strong vinegar taste .I got real sick after and my wife noticed after when were paying that they took unused salsa and mixed with others that they didnt finish.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting

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Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins, 600 S Wabash Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 7, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site. Observed about 15 live small flies on the ceiling and wall in the front food prep area. Instructed to eliminate small flies activity,… See more

#rodents #dunkindonuts #baskinrobbins #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

Report date: Aug 8, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage at the rear breading station handwashing sink. Must provide.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 20 live fruit flies in the bar area… See more

#rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Fairplay Finer Food, 2200 S Western Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 8, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found an excessive amount of black mold-like substance on the food contact surface of the ice machine. Must clean, sanitize and maintain the ice machine. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents,… See more

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Don Pablo's Kitchen & Bakeshop, 1007 W Argyle St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 4, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cardboard used as a liner on shelving units in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove cardboard and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain… See more

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Mariscos El Abuelo Y Yo, 3752 S Kedzie Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 4, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor of the rear dining area furnace room. Also observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor in… See more

#rats #mice #rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Cafecito, 26 E Congress Pkwy , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 8, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11(b-e) observed a slight pinkish substance above the ice maker on the interior of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-601. 11 observed… See more

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Neal One Stop, 7357 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 4, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed prepackaged deli sandwiches at improper interior temp of 48. 9f inside display cooler. Discarded and denatured weight at 15lbs and at cost $95. Priority citation issued #7-38-005.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment… See more

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La Cocina, 209 W Lake St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 8, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signage at the hand sink behind the bar. Instructed to provide and maintain.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed a white panel inside the ice… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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